Cool potential Hoth/Ilum playset fodder there... Either seems like a good starting point once you ditch some of the details. Pretty simplistic design too... I never did get the Isle De Cruz playset for my XD military figures like I wanted but I'll live.

The figures look to be pretty bland in terms of poseability but as far as random background fodder bits and good headsculpts, they look outstanding. I'm curious about more of this toy line surfacing. Glad there's something new entering the 3.75" market too besides what we've already got.

Ok, I saw these Golden Compass figures up close at Toy Fair...they are definately in scale. I believe they intend to have more articulation than shown as well.

The poster they had for the figures showed 8 and showed articulation in the elbows and knees at least, possibly more. We were very rushed at the Master Replicas booth and abandoned by our guide so we did not get any details.

Also of Note, besides that line there will be a 3 3/4 inch Harry Potter line too. It was in a "No Photos" zone. They had a House or maybe the Hogwarts playset, but it was nice looking too. Not quite Star Wars, like the Golden Compass Snow Cave...also that Polar Bear they were using is in some of the Chap Mei sets, so I would guess those were mostly prototype things.

Sorry we couldn't get good info and photos at the show, but you don't want to get me started on that portion of the trip.

I'll look on my camera and see if I got any photos that haven't been uploaded, but I think Rob had the majority of photos from the MR/Corgi booth.

I guess the success that Pirates had in the 3 3/4 scale has helped other companies choose the same scale. I alwys assumed that Star Wars was the exception, and that most companies found 7 inch (or so) figures to be a better sale. It's nice to see "our" scale coming back though. Who knows, maybe we will get that Indy Jones lines that covers all four films in 2008.

If you have have a chance to check out the latest tomart action figure magazine, you will see excellent imagest of upcoming Harry Potter 3 3/4 actionf figures and playsets.

I didn't have a chance to take photographs but I encourage others to check it out.

30 figures compatable with Star Wars. I don't know the characters but an older female witch/teacher and an old wizard/head master of the school certainly would make excellent Star wars customs.

A lot of younger male and female characters (Tenel Ka?) of various races for jedi, background humans whatever you want. A really cool flying dragon/demon creature was there as well.

My personal favorite however was a building playset that could either be an enclosed building or be spread out to reveal the insides of a great hallway. With its many windows it looked very much like the Theed Palace hall way.

The female figures included a soft goods skirt. Impressive articulation and excellent sculpts.

The question is, will these items be sold in the States? I sure hope so or at least be available on-line.

Not sure about an online edition. The figures looked great, there would be a lot of customizing potential. Unfortunately, it said that the United States would not be getting this line, which is a shame, because it looks like the line would sell well in the United States. Hopefully it does well and when the next movie comes out they will market it in the U.S. If my scanner is working again, I'll try to post pictures later.

Pics of these are floating around on the net somewhere... Haven't seen the figures as much as I saw the playset, which had some nice furniture and things I'd have liked for military figures... Bummer on them only shipping overseas, but that's the breaks. Guess it'll be some pricey import fodder.

We were talking about this over at Yak some. Not releasing these in the US? That sucks, these look like a line that would be supported by the US market. I would love to see some of this stuff in person for potential custom playsets.